GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

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prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
deploreto feel or express grief for
esteemthe regard in which one is held